New Michigan State AD Dan Bartholomae reviews Spartan Ventures revenue plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Dan Bartholomae was introduced as the new athletic director at Michigan State on August 19. He expressed optimism about Spartan Ventures, which aims to boost revenue and support athletic programs. The organization includes two branches—a for-profit and a non-profit section designed to manage fundraising efforts. Bartholomae is assessing the plans and emphasizing transparency as he prepares to implement improvements while working closely with Spartan Ventures CEO Jon Palumbo.
- •Dan Bartholomae officially starts as Michigan State's athletic director.
- •Spartan Ventures aims to increase revenue for Michigan State athletics.
- •The organization consists of for-profit and non-profit components.
- •Michigan State forecasts a $114.7 million disbursement for its athletics budget.
- •Bartholomae is collaborating with Jon Palumbo on Spartan Ventures' future.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — New MSU AD believes in ‘exciting’ Spartan Ventures revenue arm
"New Michigan State athletic director Dan Bartholomae plans to utilize revenue arm Spartan Ventures to help bring championships to East Lansing.
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